3 h. ago NSITF Presents N18.6m Compensation Cheque To Deceased Employee’s Family

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has presented a cheque of N18,652,908.20 to the family of a deceased employee who died in the line of duty. The move aligns with the fund’s commitment to employee welfare and social protection through the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). The managing director of NSITF, Dr Oluwaseun Faleye, represented […]

Society

4 h. ago Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Popular Ibadan Market, Cart Away Valuables, Injure Three Traders

There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, when some gunmen, suspected to armed rubbers invaded Mokola Community. It was gathered that three persons sustained varying degrees of injuries following the unfortunate event on Wednesday morning. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the incident occurred at approximately 11:30 am when a group of armed robbers stormed a shop, […] The post Suspected Armed Robbers Attack Popular Ibadan Market, Cart Away Valuables, Injure Three Traders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

5 h. ago NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria

The Director-General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has undertaken working visits to two major Chinese companies operating in Nigeria, Golden Diamond Limited and Choice International Group (CIG), as part of ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral trade and industrial collaboration between both nations. During his visit to Golden Diamond Limited, a manufacturing company […] The post NCSP DG backs expansion drive of Chinese enterprises in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

15 h. ago Top Bullish Crypto Alert: Unstaked, Avalanche, Cardano & Pi Are Set To Deliver Explosive Returns in 2025!

Crypto isn’t just about hype anymore; it’s about what a project can actually do. As the market matures, investors are read more Top Bullish Crypto Alert: Unstaked, Avalanche, Cardano & Pi Are Set To Deliver Explosive Returns in 2025!

Politics

17 h. ago Uniswap Eyes $10.34, ICP Surges Past $6, and BlockDAG’s $309.5M Presale Draws Heavy Buying at $0.0018

As we move into the second half of 2025, optimism is rising in the crypto space. Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) read more Uniswap Eyes $10.34, ICP Surges Past $6, and BlockDAG’s $309.5M Presale Draws Heavy Buying at $0.0018

Economics

17 h. ago West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration's looming expansion. read more West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

Politics

19 h. ago Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

21 h. ago Tension in Abia community as bandits kill one, injure another

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Tension is high at Ugwuodo-Isuochi community in Umunneochi Local Government Area following the resumption of criminal activities along the Ugwuodo axis of the Amuda–Umuaku road, leaving in its wake the death of one person and injuring of another. Abia state government had following insecurity threat around the cattle market and its […] The post Tension in Abia community as bandits kill one, injure another appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

23 h. ago Student loan: No more human interaction, application processes fully digitised – NELFund

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFund) has stated that its system for the application of the student loan scheme has been fully digitised, thus ending the era of human interaction with the application processes. NELFund noted that with the upgrade, all accredited institutions are now required to request access to […] The post Student loan: No more human interaction, application processes fully digitised – NELFund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

24 h. ago Octopus turbocharges SSA countries clean energy with $250m landmark fund

Octopus Energy Generation is targeting to mobilise $250million in investment over the next three years for its first Africa fund read more Octopus turbocharges SSA countries clean energy with $250m landmark fund

Politics

25 h. ago Lasaco doubles shareholders’ fund in Q1, eyes market expansion

Lasaco Assurance Plc grew its shareholders’ fund by 101 percent in the first quarter of 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence read more Lasaco doubles shareholders’ fund in Q1, eyes market expansion

Politics

25 h. ago CBN’s Dividend Suspension Threatens Banks’ Capital Raising Drive – Market Operators

Nigeria’s tier 1 banks are expected to suspend dividend payout over the next three years following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) latest directive for them to rebuild capital buffers and resolve regulatory forbearance exposures. The directive could see dividend payouts suspension is expected to persist until 2028 for several institutions, dampening investor sentiment and […]

Politics

25 h. ago “The Armed Forces Are With You” — CDS Assures Benue Residents

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has assured Benue State people that the armed forces will double the efforts in protecting them. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that General Musa’s statement is coming, following the recent killings of innocent residents in some parts of the state. It was gathered that over 200 villagers were murdered by […] The post “The Armed Forces Are With You” — CDS Assures Benue Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

39 h. ago Nigeria In Dangerous Phase, Government Now Silencing Critics Online – Illbliss

Popular rapper Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, also known as Illbliss, has described Nigeria as being in a “very dangerous phase” of its history. He made the remark while voicing concern about escalating insecurity, economic struggles, widespread corruption, and the government’s use of propaganda. Appearing on a recent episode of the Real Shareholders podcast, posted on YouTube […] The post Nigeria In Dangerous Phase, Government Now Silencing Critics Online – Illbliss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Politics

40 h. ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchors Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

Politics

40 h. ago Reps Begin Probe Of N1.12trn Anchor Borrowers’ Fund Disbursement, Others

The House of Representatives through its Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced investigation into the disbursement of the N1.12 trillion Anchors Borrowers Programme. The probe also covered Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL’s) disbursement of N215billion for agrobusinesses and Bank of Industry (BOI’s) payment of N3 billion to 22, 120 […]

Politics

40 h. ago Kogi community in distress, seeks N600m support fund to fix infrastructural deficit

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The people of Ekinrin-Adde in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State have appealed for N600 million from well-meaning indigenes to address infrastructure decay. President of the Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA), Deinde Komolafe, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, June 16, 2025, ahead of the 32nd […] The post Kogi community in distress, seeks N600m support fund to fix infrastructural deficit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

41 h. ago China moves to roll out measures on market access, inspection – Yan Yuqing

By Sunday Ani The Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has said China will roll out measures on market access, inspection, quarantine, and customs clearance to boost trade in goods, enhance skills and technical training, and expand the promotion of quality products. She disclosed this in her speech titled, […] The post China moves to roll out measures on market access, inspection – Yan Yuqing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

41 h. ago CBN’s directive on banks dividends, bonuses further rattles stocks

Nigeria’s equities market decreased further on Tuesday by 0.30 percent as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recent directive to read more CBN’s directive on banks dividends, bonuses further rattles stocks

Politics

41 h. ago Pearson opens PTE Club to ease international study, work access

As Pearson Test of English (PTE) continues to gain increased recognition in the Nigerian market, a club has been launched read more Pearson opens PTE Club to ease international study, work access

Politics